I remember this as being a time of the year for mystery. For two weeks or so before the arrival of Christmas that was the case in my home. Questions asked where usually met with, none of your business. Or… Continue reading

My granddaughter Morgan had watched the Sound of Music on television . Following that I was talking with her and the mention of Nuns came up. Morgan tells me the Nuns scared her. She was bothered by their habits. I… Continue reading

A few days ago I posted a quote from an old fella, Epictetus. He was born a slave and lived in ancient Greece. As would happen in those days, he wound being a Stoic philosopher. His teachings were written down… Continue reading

So I’m reading some news and learn that a Nativity scene was ordered removed from a military installation because a complaint was filed. An organization calling itself the Military Religious Freedom Foundation acts on behalf of any military member filing… Continue reading

Just about one year ago I wrote a blog about a particular church. This church was The Cow Marsh Primitive Baptist Church, also known as The Church at Mount Moriah. A very old wooden structure that sat back off the… Continue reading

With fame and popularity comes certain things. You lose a measure of your privacy. You become a source of constant curiosity. Your every word and action is scrutinized. It is a large price to pay. I can appreciate that. I… Continue reading

I have often thought how satisfying life must have been back in the old days. In the days when a man had to forage for food or grow his own. When the majority of things he had, he made with… Continue reading

Growing up I lived on a dead end dirt road. Literally. The road was a dead end and it was dirt. Our house was the first one on the right. It sat on a small rise of land. The front… Continue reading

In all things there should be a balance. Too much or too little is not a good thing. Lately, I have had it pointed out to me, that perhaps I am in the process of establishing some of that balance… Continue reading

I like stuff ! I like having choices. Variety is the spice of life. These statements are true for me. With that thought in mind I wonder why I get a sad feeling while at the Walmart or mall ?… Continue reading